Migration governance is once again taking center stage in Mediterranean diplomacy. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Greece will convene the second edition of the international Mediterranean symposium « Atlas » on November 12, 2026, at the Divani Caravel hotel in Athens, this year focused on migration governance in the Mediterranean: dialogue, protection and Euro-African cooperation.
A year after its inaugural edition, held in the Greek capital in December 2025, the gathering has established itself as a platform for dialogue among diplomats, experts and academics from both shores of the Mediterranean. This new session is expected to bring together government officials, diplomats, researchers and journalists, alongside representatives of national and international institutions, including United Nations and regional bodies working on migration issues, as well as civil society actors, particularly from African countries.
The discussions will be structured around three thematic panels. The first will examine migration governance in the Mediterranean, weighing state sovereignty, the protection of individuals, human security and institutional coordination. The second will focus on Euro-African cooperation, placing emphasis on migrant protection, data-sharing mechanisms and the recognition of skills within structured partnership frameworks. The third panel will look at the role of media and public discourse in shaping perceptions of migration, and at the press’s responsibility to deliver balanced coverage that avoids stereotypes.
The symposium will close with a round table bringing together representatives from Morocco, Greece, and other European and African countries, aimed at identifying common ground, setting cooperation priorities for the months ahead, and drafting concrete recommendations.
By backing this initiative, Moroccan diplomacy aims to reinforce its role as a bridge between the two shores of the Mediterranean and between Europe and Africa, promoting an approach to migration that is humane, security-conscious and development-oriented. The Kingdom, frequently described as a reliable partner on migration matters, continues to expand its network of institutional dialogue around the Mediterranean, at a time when migratory pressure remains a pressing concern for countries across the region.
